Grinnell, IA - Grinnell College recognized the professional accomplishments and service contributions of 10 alumni during Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 1-3 on the Grinnell campus. Alumni Award winners are members of reunion classes who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities and embody Grinnell’s mission of life-long learning and service.

The recognized alumni include:

Audrey “Bunny” Howard Swanson, a member of the class of 1943 from Belle Plaine, Minn., for her dedicated service to Grinnell and the League of Women Voters.

Linda Miller Staubitz, a member of the class of 1962 from Highwood, Ill., for her volunteer service to the college and local opera.

James Holbrook, a member of the class of 1966 from Salt Lake City, for his efforts in international dispute resolution.

Jacque “Jack” Reynolds, a member of the class of 1968 from Olathe, Kan., for sharing his medical expertise through local community service.

Mark Hamilton, a member of the class of 1971 from Ames, Ia., for advancing community journalism.

Barry Zigas, a member of the class of 1973 from Washington, D.C., for his advocacy in low-income housing policy.

Kimberly Kuncl, a member of the class of 1987 from Atlanta, for local and national work in women’s healthcare.

Anthony Weeks, a member of the class of 1991 from San Francisco, for his award-winning second career in filmmaking.

Devora Kimelman-Block, a member of the class of 1993 from Silver Spring, Md., for her work in community-supported food production.

Seth Gitter, a 2002 graduate from Silver Spring, Md., for his global development work.

Grinnell College is a nationally recognized, private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. Founded in 1846, Grinnell enrolls 1,600 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries in more than 26 major fields, interdisciplinary concentrations, and pre-professional programs. -30-